The game between Damac and Al-Hilal is set to be scheduled on 21st September 2023 at 8.30 pm IST. The major highlights of the upcoming battle are as follows-
Date, Kick-Off and Stadium
Date: September 23, 2023
Kick-Off: 8:00 PM IST
Stadium: Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Stadium, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Damac vs. Al Hilal Match Preview
Damac and Al Hilal have quite a brief history of head-to-head matchups, having squared off just eight times across various competitions. Al Hilal has undoubtedly held the upper hand in these encounters, emerging victorious in five of them, with two ending in draws and just one unfortunate defeat for them. Notably, Damac has faced a challenging time against their opponents. The club has failed to secure a win in their last five meetings.
What’s striking about these clashes is the consistently high-scoring nature. Al Hilal, in particular, has demonstrated their attacking prowess by netting at least one goal in each of their last seven encounters against Damac, while Damac has found it challenging to breach Al Hilal’s defensive lines, failing to score in their last two showdowns.
It’s worth highlighting that Damac has displayed a rather commendable home record against the previous year’s league champion. In their most recent four meetings on their home turf, they managed to secure a win once and hold Al Hilal to a draw on another occasion. However, Damac will try to boost their performance against Al-Hlial and will try to win their first game.
Damac vs. Al Hilal Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Damac and Al Hilal have a fairly short head-to-head record, having played just eight times in all competitions. Al Hilal won five matches, drawing two, and losing just once. Damac has also failed to win their last five matches against Al Hilal.
Al Hilal have scored at least one goal in their last seven matches against Damac, while Damac has failed to score in their last two matches against Al Hilal. Despite their poor head-to-head record against Al Hilal, Damac has a better home record against the defending titleholders. They’ve won one and drawn one of their last four matches against Al Hilal at home.
Where to Watch Damac vs. Al Hilal
- For International viewers, Damac vs. Al Hilal clash will be telecast on Shahid TV.
- Viewers in Saudi Arabia and Middle East countries can watch live streaming on Shahid TV.
- In Europe, the game is available on DAZN for free of cost.
- Viewers in India can watch on Sony Sports Network.
Damac Team News
- Damac is set to play with the available squad against Al-Hilal.
- The club will expect a stunning finish to its star midfielder from Georges-Kévin N’Koudou.
Al Hilal Team News
- Nyemar’s entry in Al-Hilal has strengthened the squad for upcoming games.
- The club had given a stunning performance against Al-Shadab in their last meetings. They will try to continue their winning momentum.
- Al Hilal will hope for a dazzling finish against Damac from its star striker Neymar.
Damac vs. Al Hilal Prediction
Undoubtedly, Al Hilal emerges as the absolute frontrunner in this forthcoming encounter, boasting not only a markedly superior squad but also a more favorable track record in recent performances. Nevertheless, Damac, when competing on their home turf, possesses the potential to give a tough fight to their opponents. We predict Al Hilal will register a clinching victory with a margin of 2-1. T.
Damac vs. Al Hilal Betting Tips and Odds
Odds
- Damac to win: 14/1
- Draw: 13/2
- Al Hilal to win: 17/100
Betting tips
- Tip 1 : Total goals in the match – 4
- Tip 2 : Al Hilal to score – 3
- Tip 3 : Damac to score – 1
- Tip 4 : Result – Al Hilal wins
Probable Lineups for Damac vs. Al Hilal
Damac
Goalkeeper: Abdulbasit Suleiman Abdullah
Defenders: Farouk Chafaï, Munzal Al Anazi, Sanousi Hawsawi, Noor Al-Rashidi
Midfielders: Tarek Hamedussef, Domagoj Antolić, Nicolae Stanciu, Georges-Kévin N’Koudou
Forwards: Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Assan Ceesay
Al Hilal
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Kalidou Koulibaly, Yasser Alshahrani
Midfielders: Sergej Milinković-Savić, Rúben Neves, Michael, Salem Aldawsari
Forwards: Mitrovic, Neymar
Key Players Battle for Damac vs. Al Hilal
Damac:
- Abdulaziz Al-Bishi (striker): Top scorer with 3 goals in 6 matches.
- Farouk Chafaï (defender): Solid defender who is good in the air and strong in one-on-one situations.
- Abdulbasit Suleiman Abdullah (goalkeeper): Reliable goalkeeper who is good at making saves from long range.
Al-Hilal
- Salem Al-Dawsari (attacking midfielder): Captain and most important player. Creative attacker who is good at scoring goals and creating chances for his teammates.
- Neymar (Striker): Quick and skillful striker who is good at dribbling past defenders, creating chances, and scoring goals for his team.
FAQ’s
Q.1 Will Neymar play against Damac in Saudi Pro League?
A: Yes, Al Hilal striker Neymar Jr. is set to play against Damac FC.
Q.2 What time Damac vs. Al Hilal game will start?
A: The game between Damac and Al-Hilal is set to be scheduled on 21st September 2023 at 8.30 pm IST and 15:00 GMT.
Q.2 Who will be the highest goal scorer in Damac vs. Al Hilal game?
A: Neymar and Mitrovic might be the highest goal scorers in Damac vs. Al Hilal game.